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{{Short description|2023 Hindi-language action thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Lakadbaggha
| image = Lakadbaggha official poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = Victor Mukherjee
| writer = Alok Sharma
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| producer = [[Anshuman Jha]]
| starring = {{plainlist|*Anshuman Jha
*[[Riddhi Dogra]]
*Paresh Pahuja
*[[Milind Soman]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Jean Marc Selva
| editing = Aasif Pathan
| music = Simon Fransquet
| studio = First Ray Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|1|13}}
| runtime = 125 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Lakadbaggha ''''' ({{translation|[[Hyena]]}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by Victor Mukherjee, written by Alok Sharma and produced by First Ray Films. It stars [[Anshuman Jha]], [[Riddhi Dogra]], Paresh Pahuja and [[Milind Soman]].

''Lakadbaggha'' had its world premiere on 21 December 2022 at the prestigious [[Kolkata International Film Festival]] and its international premiere on 28 December 2022 at the HBO South Asian International Film Festival, [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/indias-first-ever-film-about-a-animal-lover-vigilante-starring-anshuman-jha-ridhi-dogra-milind-soman-11857851.html |title=India's first ever film about a animal lover vigilante starring Anshuman Jha, Ridhi Dogra, Milind Soman |date=22 December 2022 |access-date=22 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lakadbaggha-to-screen-at-south-asian-international-film-festival-new-york-kiff/articleshow/96171614.cms |title='Lakadbaggha' to screen at South Asian International Film Festival New York, KIFF |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=24 January 2023 }}</ref> [[Anshuman Jha]] received the [[Best Actor]] award at the HBO South Asian International Film Festival for his humane portrayal of the animal lover vigilante.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anshuman-jha-wins-the-best-actor-award-at-hbos-south-asian-international-film-festival-dedicates-award-to-irrfan-khan/articleshow/97127704.cms|title=Anshuman Jha wins the Best Actor award at HBO's South Asian International film festival; dedicates award to Irrfan Khan|newspaper=The Times of India|date=19 January 2023|accessdate=25 February 2025}}</ref>

The film was released on 13 January 2023 and had its European premiere as an official selection at the 20th Indisches International Film Festival at Stuttgart Germany in July 2023.

== Premise ==
Arjun Bakshi, a martial arts trainer and animal lover, becomes a vigilante after his dog Shanku goes missing. During the hunt, Arjun comes across an Indian black-striped [[hyena]] and learns about an illegal animal trade in [[Kolkata]] led by Aryan, the brother of [[Criminal Investigation Department (India)|Crime Branch]] officer Akshara D'Souza.

== Cast ==
*[[Anshuman Jha]] as Arjun Bakshi
*[[Riddhi Dogra]] as Akshara D'Souza
*Paresh Pahuja as Aryan D'Souza, Akshara's brother
*[[Milind Soman]] as Tarun Bakshi, Arjun's father.
*Eksha Kerung as Aryan's Bodyguard
*[[Bijou Thaangjam]] as Shopkeeper
*[[Kharaj Mukherjee]] as Arjun's uncle.
*[[Denzil Smith]] in a (Guest appearance)

== Reception ==
''Lakadbaggha'' received mixed reviews from critics.

=== Critical response ===
Yatamanyu Narain of ''[[CNN-News18]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Despite some flaws, Lakadbaggha will entertain you with its scrupulousness, an out-of-the-ordinary plot and top-notch performances."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/lakadbaggha-review-anshuman-jha-ridhi-dogras-vigilante-thriller-is-slick-and-stylish-6821437.html |title=Lakadbaggha Review: Anshuman Jha-Ridhi Dogra's Vigilante Thriller is Slick and Stylish |date=13 January 2023 |access-date=24 January 2023 }}</ref>
Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "While the intentions are right and some of the fight sequences are impactful, the storytelling technique has an amateurish streak that demands too much suspension of disbelief from the audience."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lakadbaggha-movie-review-anshuman-jhas-film-has-a-wild-idea-let-down-by-tame-execution/article66373863.ece |title='Lakadbaggha' movie review: Anshuman Jha's film has a wild idea let down by tame execution |newspaper=The Hindu |date=13 January 2023 |access-date=24 January 2023 |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117091115/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lakadbaggha-movie-review-anshuman-jhas-film-has-a-wild-idea-let-down-by-tame-execution/article66373863.ece |url-status=live |last1=Kumar |first1=Anuj }}</ref> Sameer Salunkhe of ''[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]'' wrote "Anshuman Jha-starrer Lakadbaggha is a [[comic book]]-style action movie with a dash of romance."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/anshuman-jha-starrer-lakadbaggha-is-a-comic-book-style-action-movie-with-a-dash-of-romance/cid/1909840 |title=Anshuman Jha-starrer Lakadbaggha is a comic book-style action movie with a dash of romance |access-date=24 January 2023 }}</ref> Archika Khurana of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Overall, 'Lakadbaggha' had a lot of potential, but its mediocre execution reduced it to a barely passable film."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/lakadbaggha/movie-review/96931002.cms |title=Lakadbaggha Movie Review : A unique concept that falls short in execution |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=24 January 2023 |archive-date=20 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120141505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/lakadbaggha/movie-review/96931002.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Deepa Gahlot of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote "''Lakadbaggha'' takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/lakadbaggha-review/20230113.htm |title=Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax |access-date=24 January 2023 |archive-date=20 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120132035/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/lakadbaggha-review/20230113.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|20319598}}

[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:2023 action thriller films]]
[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2023 Indian films]]
[[Category:2023 Hindi-language films]]

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